Published Works

Refereed Journal Articles - Published

2014

Cox, A.L., E.G. Kullberg, K.A. MacKenzie, C.I. Thornton, (2014). "Stage-discharge Rating Equation for an Elliptical Sharp-crested Weir." ASCE Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000730. June 2014.

Cox, A.L. and C.I. Thornton, (2014) "Articulated Concrete Block Stability Analysis for Embankment-Overtopping Conditions" ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0000844. May 2014.

2013

Thornton, C.I., S.R. Abt, B.N. Scholl and T.R. Bender, (2013). "Enhancing Stone Size for Overtopping Flow." ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)HY.1943-7900.0000830. October 2013.

Abt, Steven R., C.I. Thornton, B.N. Scholl and T.R. Bender. "Evaluation of Overtopping RipRap Design Relationships." Journal of the American Water Resources Association, 49(4):923–937; DOI: 10.1111/jawr.12074. June 2013

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton and S.R. Abt., (2013). "Supercritical Flow Measurement Using Large Parshall Flumes." ASCE Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering. DOI: 10.1061(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000605. August 2013

Scholl, B.N., G.A. Holt, C.I. Thornton, and Sara Duke "Hydromulch Blends Using Agricultural Byproducts: Performance Implications of Cotton Quantity." Journal of Cotton Science, Vol. 17:302–308. 2013

2012

Comport, B.C., and C.I. Thornton, (2012). "Hydraulic Efficiency of Grate and Curb Inlets for Urban Storm Drainage." ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, Vol. 138, No. 10, pp. 878-884, October.

Scholl, B.N., G.A. Holt, and C.I. Thornton. (2012). "Screening Study of Cotton-Based Hydromulch Blends." Journal of Cotton Science, Vol. 16, pp. 249-254.

Scurlock, S.M., C.I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (2012). "Equilibrium Scour Downstream of Three-dimensional Grade-control Structures." ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 138(2), pp 167-176.

2011

Thornton, C.I., M.W. Pierce., and S. R. Abt, (2011). "Enhanced Predictions for Peak Outflow from Breached Embankment Dams." ASCE Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 81-88.

Thornton, C.I., A.M. Meneghetti, K. Collins, S.R. Abt, and S.M. Scurlock, (2011). "Stage-Discharge Relationships for U-, A- and W- Weirs in Un-submerged Flow Conditions." Journal of the American Water Resources Association, Vol. 47(1), pp. 169-178, February.

2010

Pierce, M.W., C.I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (2010) "Predicting Peak Outflow from Breached Embankment Dams." Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 15 (5), pp. 338-349, May.

2009

Kinzli, K.-D., and C.I. Thornton, (2009). "Predicting Velocity in Bendway Weir Eddy Fields." River Research and Applications, DOI: 10.1002/rra.1289, published online: June 21, 2009.

Thornton, C.I., B. Smith, S.R. Abt, and M.D. Robeson, (2009). "Supercritical Flow Measurement Using a Small Parshall Flume." ASCE Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Vol. 135, No. 5, pp. 683-692.

2008

Abt, S.R., C.I. Thornton, H. Gallegos, and C. Ullmann, (2008). "Round-shaped Riprap Stabilization in Overtopping Flow." ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, Vol. 134, No. 8, pp. 1035-1041.

Thornton, C.I., and S.R. Abt, (2008). "Gully Intrusion Into Reclaimed Slopes: A Long-term Time Averaged Calculation Procedure." ASCE Journal of Energy Engineering, Vol. 134, No. 1, pp. 15-23, March.

2001

Abt, S.R., J.R. Leech, C.I. Thornton., and C.M. Lipscomb, (2001). "Articulated Concrete Block Stability Testing." Journal of the American Water Resources Association, Vol. 37, No.1, pp. 27-34, February.

2000

Thornton, C.I., S.R. Abt, C.E. Morris, and J.C. Fischenich, (2000). "Calculating Shear Stress at Channel-Overbank Interfaces in Straight Channels with Vegetated Floodplains." Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, Vol. 126, No.12, pp. 929-936, December.

1999

Leech, J.R., S.R. Abt, C.I. Thornton, and P.G. Combs, (1999). "Developing Confidence in Concrete Revetment Products for Bank Stabilization." Journal of the American Water Resources Association, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 877-885, August.

1998

Abt, S.R., T.L.Johnson, C.I. Thornton., and S.C. Trabant, (1998). "Riprap Sizing at the Toe of Embankment Slopes." Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 124, No. 7, pp. 672-677, July.

1997

Thornton, C.I., S.R. Abt, and W.P. Clary, (1997). "Vegetation Influence on Small Stream Siltation." Journal of the American Water Resources Association, Vol. 33, No. 6, December.

1996

Clary, W.P., C.I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (1996). "Riparian Forage Stubble Height and Recovery of Degraded Stream banks." Rangelands, Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 137-140, August.

1995

Abt, S.R., C.I Thornton, and T. L. Johnson, (1995). "Estimating Drainage Area on Steep Uniform Slopes." AWRA Water Resources Bulletin, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 53-58, February.

1994

Abt, S.R., W.P. Clary, and C.I. Thornton, (1994). "Sediment Deposition and Entrapment in Vegetated Streambeds." ASCE Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Vol. 120, No. 6, pp. 1098-1111, November/December.

Refereed Journal Articles - Accepted/In Press

Scurlock, S. Michael, C.I. Thornton, D.C. Baird, S.R. Abt, (Accepted, Awaiting Publication, Expected November 2014). "Quantification of Transverse In-stream Structure Hydraulics" Submitted to the ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, April 2014.

Scurlock, S. Michael, C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, (Accepted, Awaiting Publication, Expected November 2014). "One-dimensional Modeling Techniques for Three-dimensional Grade-control Structures." Submitted to the ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, August 2014.

Refereed Journal Articles - In Review

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and Z.H. Taylor, (In Review). "Method for Analyzing Cross-vane Hydraulics using Roughness with 1D Numerical Modeling." Submitted to the ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, August 2013.

Non-Refereed Journal Articles

Scholl, B.N., C.I. Thornton, and B. King, (2010). "Articulated Concrete Block Design." CE News, Professional Development Series, August, 8 pp.

Scholl, B.N., C.I. Thornton, and B. King, (2009). "Overtopping Flow Protection." CE News, Professional Development Series, August, 8 pp.

Scholl, B.N. and C.I. Thornton, (2008). "Scour in Bottomless Culverts." CE News, Professional Development Series, December, 8 pp.

Papers Presented / Symposia / Invited Lectures / Professional Meetings / Workshops

2014

Thornton, C. I., Hughes, S. A., Scholl, B. N., and Youngblood, N. (2014). "Estimating Grass Slope Resiliency During Levee Wave Overtopping: Results from Full-Scale Overtopping Simulator Testing," Proceedings of the 34th Coastal Engineering Conference, June 15-20, Seoul, South Korea.

Thornton, C. I., Hughes, S. A., and Beasley, J. S. (2014). "Full-Scale Wave Overtopping Resiliency of Grass Established on Sandy Soils," Proceedings of the IAHR 3rd Europe Congress, International Association for Hydraulic Research, April 14-16, Porto, Portugal.

2013

Thornton, C.I. and Hughes, S.A., (2013) "Dynamic Wave Overtopping Tests for Sandy Reservoir Embankments Exposed to Tropical Cyclones." Presented at ICE Breakwaters conference, September 17-20, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Hughes, S. A., Thornton, C. I., Scholl, B. N., Youngblood, N., Beasley, J. S., Tucker, R., and Van der Meer, J. W. (2013). "Wave Overtopping Resiliency of Grass and Turf Reinforcement Mats on Sandy Soils," Proceedings of Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters 2013 Conference, Institution of Civil Engineers, September 17-20, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Flikweert, J., Thornton, C. I., Beasley, J. S., Rowlette, R. A., Kluskens, R., and Hughes, S. A. (2013). "Resiliency Against Overtopping – Determining the Need for Armoring on the Levees of New Orleans," Proceedings of Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters 2013 Conference, Institution of Civil Engineers, September 17-20, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Thornton, C.I. and Hughes, S.A., (2013) "Resiliency of Grass and Turf Mats During Levee Wave Overtopping." Presented at Coasts and Ports Conference, September 9-13, Manly, Australia.

Thornton, C.I. and Hughes, S.A., (2013) "Armoring Lessons Learned from Full-Scale Hydraulic Testing; Whenis Overtopping Protection Needed." Presented at ICOLD Conference, August 16, Seattle, WA.

Youngblood, N.A., Thornton, C. I., Hughes, S.A., Scholl, B.N., Beasley, J.S. (2013) "Results of Full Scale Wave Overtopping Simulation on Levee Slopes with Vegetative and Manufactured Protective Cover." Association of State Dam Safety Officials, September 7-12, Providence, RI.

Thornton, C.I., (2013) "Modeling in a Hydraulics Lab" FEMA National Dam Safety Seminar, February 19-22, Baltimore, MD.

Thornton, C.I., (2013) "Vegetative Cover and Turf Reinforcement Mats" FEMA National Dam Safety Seminar, February 19-22, Baltimore, MD.

2012

Hughes, S.A., Scholl, B.N. and Thornton, C.I. (2012) "Wave Overtopping Hydraulic Parameters on Protected-Side Slopes." Presented at the USSD (United States Society on Dams) Dams and Levee Conference, April 24-29, New Orleans, LA.

Thornton, C.I., Hughes, S.A., and Scholl, B.N. (2012) "Full Scale Testing of Levee Resiliency During Wave Overtopping." Presented at the ICSE-6 (International Conference on Scour and Erosion), August 27-31, Paris, France.

Thornton, C.I., Ursic, M.E., Baird, D., Sin, K., and Abt, S.R. (2012) "Evaluating Boundary Shear Stresses in Natural-Shaped Channel Bendways." Presented at ASCE-EWRI World Environmental & Water Resources Congress, May 20-24, Albuquerque, NM.

Scurlock, S.M., Cox, A.L., Thornton, C.I., Baird, D., and Abt, S.R. (2012) "Maximum Velocity Effects from Vane-Dike Installations in Channel Bends." Presented at ASCE-EWRI World Environmental & Water Resources Congress, May 20-24, Albuquerque, NM.

Cox, A.L., Tornton, C.I., Woidt, J.L., MacKenzie, K.A. and Mommandi, A. (2012) "Physical Modeling and Evaluation of Hydraulic Efficiencies for Colorado Department of Transportation Type C and D Median Inlets." Presented at STORMCON, August 19-23, Denver, CO.

Thornton, C.I., Hughes, S.A., Abt, S.R., and Scholl, B.N. (2012) "Evaluating Earthen Levee Erosion Resistance in the Colorado State University Wave Overtopping Simulator." Presented at the Association of State Dam Safety Officials, September 17, Denver, CO.

Scholl, B.N., Thornton, C.I., and Hughes, S.A. (2012) "Full-Scale Hydraulic Measurements of Wave Overtopping Flows in the Colorado State University Wave Overtopping Simulator." Presented at the ASCE-EWRI Hydraulic Measurement & Experimental Methods Conference, August 13-15, Snowbird, UT.

Hughes, S.A., Thornton, C.I., van der Meer, J., and Scholl, B.N. (2012) "Improvements in Describing Wave Overtopping Process." Presented at the International Conference for Coastal Engineering, June 29-July 7, Santander, Spain.

Thornton, C.I., Scholl, B.N., Hughes, S.A. and Abt, S.R. (2012) "Full-Scale Testing of Levee Resiliency During Wave Overtopping." Presented at the USSD (United States Society on Dams) Dams and Levee Conference, April 24-29, New Orleans, LA.

Scholl, B. N., Hughes, S. A. and Thornton, C.I. (2012) Testing Levee Slope Resiliency at the New Colorado State Wave Overtopping Test Facility." Presented at Hydrology Days, March 21-23 2012. Fort Collins, CO.

2011

Thornton, C.I., van der Meer, J., Scholl, B.N., Hughes, S.A., and Abt, S.R. (2011). "Testing Levee Slope Resiliency at the new Colorado State University Wave Overtopping Facility." Presented at the Coastal Structure Conference, September 4-9, Yokohama, Japan.

Van der Meer, J., Thornton, C.I., and Hughes, S.A. (2011). "Design and Operation of the U.S. Wave Overtoping Simulator." Presented at the Coastal Structure Conference, September 4-9, Yokohama, Japan.

Cox, A.L., Turner, M.D., and Thornton, C.I. (2011). "New Scour Protection Technology – How does it Stack Up?" Presented at International Erosion Control Association Environmental Connection 2011 Conference, February 22-24, Orlando, FL.

Scurlock, M.S., Cox, A.L., Thornton, C.I., and Baird, D.C. (2011). "Maximum Outer-bank Velocity Reduction for Vane-dike Fields Installed in Channel Bends." Presented at AGU Hydrology Days 2011, March 21-23, Fort Collins, CO.

Turner, M.D., Cox, A.L., and Thornton, C.I. (2011). "Development of Transition Mat Scour Protection Design Methodology and Comparison to the State-of-the-practice." Presented at AGU Hydrology Days 2011, March 21-23, Fort Collins, CO.

Woidt, J.L., Cox, A.L., and Thornton, C.I. (2011). "Evaluation of Sedimentation and Erosion Trends in the Sacramento River near the M&T/Llano Seco Pump Station." Presented at AGU Hydrology Days 2011, March 21-23, Fort Collins, CO.

Scholl, B.N., Holt, G.A. and Thornton, C.I. (2011). "Screening Study of Select Cotton-Based Hydromulch Blends Using the Cross-Linked Biofiber Process." To be presented at International Symposium on Erosion and Landscape Evolution 2011 Conference, September 18-21, Anchorage, AK.

2010

Scholl, B.N., and Thornton, C.I. (2010). "Manning's Roughness Value for Large Diameter Corrugated HDPE Pipe." Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2010, Washington, DC, January 10-14, Paper #10-2349, in the TRB 89th Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers DVD.

Cox, A.L., Thornton, C.I., and Turner, M.D. (2010). "New Scour Protection Technology – How Does it Stack Up?" Presented at the 2010 National Hydraulic Engineering Conference (NHEC), Park City, UT, August 31 - September 3.

Presented paper "Manning's Roughness Value for Large Diameter Corrugated HDPE Pipe" at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting 2010, in Washington, DC, January 10-14, 2010.

Presented paper "Erosion Control and TRMs 101" at the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Environmental Connection 2010 (EC10), in Dallas, TX, February 19, 2010.

Presented "The ABCs of ACBs" and conducted erosion control training seminars entitled "Hard Armor and Engineered Solutions" in Portland, OR, during June 14-16, 2010 and in Fresno, CA, June 22-25, 2010.

Invited panelist for the Pre-conference Two-day Certification Workshop "Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) Review Course" at the 2010 StormCon Conference (The North American Surface Water Quality Conference and Exposition) in San Antonio, TX, August 1-5, 2010.

Invited speaker presenting "Levee Overtopping Protection" at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) Conference on Levee Overtopping in Memphis, TN, November 14-17, 2010.

2009

Presented "Colorado State University Hydraulic Modeling and Analysis Summary" at the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in Albuquerque, NM, on November 18, 2009.

Presented "Colorado State University Hydraulic Modeling and Analysis Summary" for members of Erosion Tech, LLC, and Leggett and Platt in Des Moines, IA, on December 17, 2009.

2008

Cox, A.L., Thornton, C.I., and Eriksen, K.W. (2008). "Effectiveness of Artificial Substrate in Capturing and Retaining Sturgeon Eggs." Presented at the ASCE World Environmental & Water Resources Congress 2008, May 12-16, Honolulu, HI.

Eriksen, K.W., Coburn, A.A., Cox, A.L., and Thornton, C.I. (2008). "The Use of Physical Modeling to Design Kootenai River White Sturgeon Spawning Habitat." Presented at the ASCE World Environmental & Water Resources Congress 2008, May 12-16, Honolulu, HI.

Clopper, P.E., and Thornton, C.I. (2008). "Water Quality Aspects of Partially Grouted Riprap." Presented at the ASCE World Environmental & Water Resources Congress 2008, May 12-16, Honolulu, HI.

Kimbrel, S.W., Thornton, C.I., and Cox, A.L. (2008). "Investigation of Lateral Channel Migration and Sedimentation with Physical Modeling: M&T Pump Station on the Sacramento River." Poster presented at the ASCE World Environmental & Water Resources Congress 2008, May 12-16, Honolulu, HI.

Cox, A.L., and Thornton, C.I. (2008). "Large-scale Physical Modeling of Rock Grade Control Structures." Poster presented at the ASCE World Environmental & Water Resources Congress 2008, May 12-16, Honolulu, HI.

Attended and presented paper entitled "Water Quality Aspects of Partially Grouted Riprap" at the ASCE World Environmental & Water Resources Congress 2008 in Honolulu, HI, on May 12-16, 2008.

Attended and presented "Partnering in Research: Instream Flow Control Structures" at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, 2008 National Hydraulic Engineering Conference in Portland, ME, on August 26-29, 2008.

Invited presenter at the Fourth International Conference on Scour and Erosion (ICSE-4) 2008 in Tokyo, Japan, on November 5-7, 2008.

2007

Thornton, C.I., Abt, S.R., Baird, D., and Padilla, R. (2007). "Hydraulics of Bendway Weirs." In: Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on River Basin Management, River Basin Management 2007, Kos, Greece, May 23-25, 2007.

Invited to make a presentation entitled "Hydraulics of Bendway Weirs" at the Fourth International Conference on River Basin Management, River Basin Management 2007, in Kos, Greece, on May 23-25, 2007.

Invited to present a series of lectures in the northeast United States in spring 2007.

2006

Cox, A.L., and Thornton, C.I. (2006). "Overtopping Analysis – The State of the Practice." Proc. of the 2006 Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, Boston, MA, September 11-14.

Thornton, C.I., Baird, D.C., Abt, S.R., and Padilla, R.S. (2006). "The Hydraulics of Bendway Weirs." Presented at the Joint Federal Interagency Conferences 2006 (3rd Federal Interagency Hydrologic Modeling Conference and the 8th Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference), Reno, NV, April 2-5.

Invited to make a presentation entitled "Dam Overtopping Design" at the GE06 Geosynthetic Conference sponsored by Terrafix Geosynthetics Inc., in Toronto, Canada, on February 28 – March 2, 2006.

Presented paper entitled "The Hydraulics of Bendway Weirs" at the Joint Federal Interagency Conferences 2006 (3rd Federal Interagency Hydrologic Modeling Conference and the 8th Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference), in Reno, NV, on April 2-5, 2006.

Invited to make a presentation entitled "Proper Use of Manufacturers Bench Test Results in Design Applications" at the 2nd National Hydraulic Engineering Conference (50 Years of Highway Hydraulics: Where We've Been and Where We're Going), in San Diego, CA, on August 29 - September 1, 2006.

Invited to make a presentation entitled "Overtopping Analysis – The State of the Practice" at the 2006 Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, in Boston, MA, on September 11-14, 2006.

2005

Boroughs, C.B., and Thornton, C.I. (2005). "Formation of Sediment Plugs at Constrictions in Alluvial Rivers." Presented at the AWRA 2005 Annual Water Resources Conference, Seattle, WA, November 7-10, 4 p.

Thornton, C.I., Heintz, M.L., Abt, S.R., Baird, D.C., and Padilla, R.S. (2005). "Effects of Bendway Weir Characteristics on Resulting Flow Conditions." Proceedings of the ASCE World Water & Environmental Resources Congress (CD ROM), Anchorage, AK, May 15-19.

Lipscomb, C.M., Thornton, C.I., Nelsen, R.J., and Abt, S.R. (2005). "Development of Vegetated Systems and Engineered Vegetated Systems Testing Protocol in Channelized Flow." In: Proceedings of the ASCE Geo-Frontiers 2005 (CD ROM), Austin, TX, January 24-26.

Invited to make two presentations entitled "The ABC's of ACB's – Articulating Concrete Block Design Considerations"and "A-Jacks Concrete Armour Units for Erosion Control Applications" at the Geosynthetics Symposium for Terrafix Geosynthetics Inc., Toronto, Canada, March 1-2, 2005.

Presented paper entitled "Effects of Bendway Weir Characteristics on Resulting Flow Conditions" at the ASCE World & Environmental Resources Congress, in Anchorage, AK, on May 13-19, 2005.

Invited to make a presentation entitled "Manufactured BMPs: ASTM to the Rescue" at the Transportation Research Board Stormwater Management for Highways Symposium, in Bonita Springs, FL, on July 10-15, 2005.

Invited to make a presentation entitled "ABCs of ACBs" at the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Annual Conference, in Orlando, FL, on September 25-27, 2005.

2004

Invited to present a seminar at the Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research, University of Iowa, in Cedar Rapid, IA, on October 28-29, 2004.

2003

Lipscomb, C.M., Thornton, C.I., Theisen, M.S., and Abt, S.R. (2003). "Performance Testing of Vegetated and Engineered Vegetated Systems." In: Proceedings of the International Erosion Control Association Conference.

Invited to make a presentation at a Transportation Research Board meeting held in Washington, DC, on January 14, 2003.

Invited to present lecture as invited speaker at the annual meeting of the National Concrete and Masonry Association in Salt Lake City, UT, on February 18-20, 2003.

Invited to make a presentation for the West Virginia Department of Transportation in Nashville, TN, on March 27-28, 2003.

Invited to make a presentation for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in Milwaukee, WI, on April 3-4, 2003.

Invited to make a presentation at the Hydraulic Design of Stable Channels Workshop for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, in Omaha, NE, on August 14-15, 2003.

2002

Thornton, C.I., and Kees, D.B. (2002). "A-Jacks Hard Armor Units B Experiences with Bridge Scour Countermeasures and Toe Protection." Presented at the 2002 FHWA Hydraulic Engineering Conference, Bowling Green, KY, September 17-19.

Thornton, C.I., Hughey, W., and Clopper, P.E. (2002). "Standards and Practices for Erosion and Sediment Control." Presented at the 2002 IECA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, February 25-2.

Lipscomb, C.M., Thornton, C.I., and Abt, S. R. (2002). "Steep Slope Roughness Values as Observed in Performance Testing of Articulated Concrete Block Systems." Presented at the 2002 IECA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, February 25-28.

Invited to make an ASTM presentation in Orlando, FL, on March 4, 2002.

Invited to make a presentation at an Armortec/Contec Training Seminar in Bowling Green, KY, on September 4-7, 2002.

Invited to make a presentation at an International Erosion Control Association Seminar in Orlando, FL, on November 12-15, 2002.

2001

Thornton, C.I., Watson, C.C., and Abt, S.R. (2001). "Field Assessment of A-Jacks Installations, A Case Study of: Brush Creek, Kansas City, Missouri and Powell Creek, Waukegan Illinois." Presented at ASCE Wetlands 2001 Conference and Exposition, Reno, NV, August 26-30.

Thornton, C.I., Abt, S.R., Kees, D.B., and Gardner, R. (2001). "A-Jacks Armor Units, a Case Study in Scour Mitigation." Poster Presentation, ASCE Environmental and Water Resources Institute Conference, Orlando, FL, May 20-25.

Lipscomb, C.M., Thornton, C.I., Abt, S.R., and Leech, J.R. (2001). "Performance of Articulated Concrete Blocks in a Vegetated and Unvegetated Condition." Proceedings of the International Erosion Control Association 32nd Annual Conference and Exposition, Las Vegas, NV, February 5-8.

Invited to lecture at a course sponsored by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency on Stream Erosion in Oahu, HI, during February 26 – March 6, 2001.

Invited to conduct training seminars for the erosion control industry in Seoul, Korea during March 16-22, 2001 and in Beijing, China during March 23-27, 2001.

Invited to conduct an Armortec Training Session in Bowling Green, KY, during August 14-17, 2001.

2000

Invited to conduct an Armortec Training Session during an Annual Meeting in Bowling Green, KY, on February 1-4, 2000.

Invited to presented several lectures at Woodward Clyde on Articulated Block in Austin, TX, on September 5-6, 2000.

Invited to conduct an Armortec Training Session in Bowling Green, KY, on November 27-30, 2000.

1998

Morris, C.E., Abt, S.R., Thornton, C.I., and Fischenich, J.C. (1998). "Resistance to Flow at the Channel-Overbank Interface." Proceedings of the ASCE International Water Resources Engineering Conference, Memphis, TN, pp. 748-753, August 3-7.

Thornton, C.I., Abt, S.R., and Johnson, T.L. (1998). "Gully Stabilization Methods Utilizing Launching Stone." Proceedings of the ASCE International Water Resources Engineering Conference, Memphis, TN, pp. 1559-1564, August 3-7.

Thornton, C.I., and Arneson, L.A. (1998). "Investigation of Velocity Patterns Under a Bridge Deck in a Pressure Flow Condition." Proceedings of the ASCE International Water Resources Engineering Conference, Memphis, TN, pp. 320-325, August 3-7.

1997

Thornton, C.I., Abt, S.R., and Johnson, T.L. (1997). "Riprap Rock Durability Versus Rock Quality: A Case Study." Proceedings of Tailings and Mine Waste '97, Fort Collins, CO, January 13-16.

1995

Abt, S.R., Thornton, C.I., Johnson, T.L., and Watson, C.C. (1995). "Gully Erosion on Steep Embankment Slopes." Proceedings of the 15th Annual USCOLD Lecture Series, San Francisco, CA, pp. 199-212, May 15-19.

Thornton, C.I., Abt, S.R., and Clary, W.P. (1995). "Sediment Entrapment Potential of Submerged Stream Channel Vegetation." Proceedings of the International Erosion Control Association 26th Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA, February 28 - March 3.

1993

Abt, S.R., Clary, W.P., and Thornton, C.I. (1993). "Sediment Entrapment in Vegetated Streambeds." Proceedings of the International Erosion Control Association 24th Annual Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN, pp. 73-91, February 23-26.

Clary, W.P., Abt, S.R., and Thornton, C.I. (1993). "Vegetation Effects on Retention of Stream Channel Sediments." Conference on Riparian Management: Commission Threads and Shared Interest, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, Albuquerque, NM, February 4-6.

Clary, W.P., Abt, S.R., and Thornton, C.I. (1993). "Sediment Entrapment by Stream Channel Vegetation." Proceedings of ASCE Conference on Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Park City, UT, July 21-23.

1992

Abt, S.R., Clary, W.P., and Thornton, C.I. (1992). "Ability of Streambed Vegetation to Entrap Fine Sediments." Proceedings of the American Institute of Hydrology National Conference, Portland, OR, pp. 249-259, October 17-22.

Other

2013

Scurlock, S.M., Thornton, C.I., and Abt, S.R. (2013- in review). "Middle Rio Grande Physical Modeling: Evaluation of bendway-weir structures within the native-topography channel." Colorado State University. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Fort Collins, CO. Prepared for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Scurlock, S.M., Thornton, C.I., and Abt, S.R. (2013- in review). "Middle Rio Grande Physical Modeling: Reevaluation and comparisons of instream structures within the native-topography channel." Colorado State University. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Fort Collins, CO. Prepared for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Scholl, B.N., and C.I. Thornton (2013). "Soil Anchor Pull-Out Strength." Letter report submitted to Landmark Earth Solutions, Inc., Kennesaw, GA, July, 23 pp.

Hughes, S. A., Thornton, C. I., Scholl, B. N., and Youngblood, N. (2013). "Full-Scale Wave Overtopping Tests of the HydroTurf™ System for Levee Landward-Side Slope Protection and Stability," Contract Report, Engineering Research Center, Colorado State University.

2012

Scurlock, S.M., C.I. Thornton., S.R. Abt., and A.L. Cox, (2012). "Middle Rio Grande physical modeling - Transverse instream structure analysis: Maximum and average velocity ratios within the prismatic channel." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM.

Hughes, S.A., Thornton, C.I., Scholl, B.N., Turner, M.D., and Youngblood, N.A. (2012) "Bonner Bridge Pier Scour Physical Modeling Test Program." Report submitted to Ocean Engineering Associates, Inc., Gainesville, FL, March, 235 pp.

Hughes, S.A., Thornton, C.I., and Scholl, B.N. (2012) "Full-Scale Wave Overtopping Test of Dormant Bermuda Grass with Open Weave Turf Reinforcement Mattress." Report submitted to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, Task Force Hope, New Orleans, LA, August, 33 pp.

Thornton, C.I., Abt, S.R., Clopper, C. Scholl, B.N. and Cox, A.L. (2012) "Rock Stability Testing in Overtopping Flow- 2012". Hydraulics Laboratory Technical Report No. 2012-1, Engineering Research Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO., April, 15 pp.

Abt, S.R., Thornton, C.I., Scholl, B.N. and Bender T.R. (2012) "Evaluation of Overtopping Riprap Dsign Relationships." Hydraulics Laboratory Technical Report No. 2012-2, Engineering Research Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO., May, 29 pp.

Scurlock, S.M., C.I. Thornton,, S.R. Abt, A.H. Cobb, and A.L. Cox, (2012). "Middle Rio Grande physical modeling - Shear stress distributions within the prismatic and native-topography channels." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM.

Thornton, C.I., Hughes, S.A., Scholl, B.N., and Youngblood, N.A. (2012). "Full-Sale Wave Overtopping Tests of the Hydro Turf System for Levee Landward –Side Slope Protection and Stability." Report submitted to Watershed Geosynthetics, LLC., Alpharetta, GA, December, 78 pp.

Thornton, C.I., Hughes, S.A., Scholl, B.N., and Youngblood, N.A. (2012) "Full-Scale Wave Overtopping Tests of Propex Turf Reinforcement Mats for Levee Landward-Side Slope Stability." Report submitted to Geotextile Systems by Propex, Chattanooga, TN, November, 89 pp.

Scurlock, S.M., A.L. Cox, C.I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (2012). "Middle Rio Grande physical modeling - Transverse instream structure analysis: Maximum outer-bank velocity reduction within the prismatic channel." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM.

Thornton, C.I., Scholl, B.N., Youngblood, N.A., and Beeby, J.C. (2012) "Hydraulic Testing and Data report for TerraGuard." Report submitted to Erosion Abatement, Inc. Sugar Land, TX, November, 73 pp.

Scurlock, S.M., A.L. Cox, C.I. Thornton, T.R. Parker, and S.R. Abt, (2012) "Middle Rio Grande Physical Modeling - Native topography: Construction and evaluation of baseline hydraulic conditions." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM.

Scurlock, S.M. (2012) "Bendway weir test program- status update" Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM.

Scurlock, S.M., C.I. Thornton, A.L. Cox, and S.R. Abt, (2012) "Middle Rio Grande Physical Modeling - Native topography dataset evaluation summary." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM.

2011

Thornton, C.I., Cox, A.L., Ursic, M.E., and Youngblood, N.A. (2011) "Data Report for Completed Bendway Weir Configurations within the Native Topography Model." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM.

Turner, M.D., A.L. Cox, and C.I. Thornton (2011). "Drivable Grass- Report for Hydraulic Performance Testing." Draft report submitted to Soil Retention Systems, Inc., Carlsbad, CA, March, 62 pp.

Turner, M.D., A.L. Cox, and C.I. Thornton (2011). "Hydraulic Testing and Data Report for BD-400 OC Articulated Concrete Block." Draft report submitted to Shoretec in care of Premier Concrete Products, Inc., April.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, M.D. Turner, and B.K. Sollenberger, (2011) "Performance Testing of S32BD in Unvegetated Conditions." Report submitted to Erosion Control Blanket, Inc., Riverton, Manitoba, Canada, April, 160 pp.

Turner, M.D., C.I. Thornton, and A.L. Cox (2011). "ScourStop Transition Mat Culvert Outfall Design Guidance." Draft report submitted to Leggett & Platt, Inc., Carthage, MO, April, 54 pp.

Thornton, C.I., B.N. Scholl, and M.D. Turner, (2011). "Hydraulic Performance Testing and Data Report for Soil Cement." Report submitted to RJH Consultants, Inc., Englewood, CO, February, 115 pp.

Thornton, C.I. B.N. Scholl., and S.R. Abt, (2011). "Wave Overtopping Simulator Testing of Proposed Levee Armoring Materials." Report submitted to United States Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, June, 302 pp.

Thornton, C.I. B.N. Scholl, and M.D Turner, (2010). "Unvegetated Invert testing of Two Rolled Erosion Control Products." Report submitted to Propex, Inc., Chattanooga, TN, November, 31 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and M.D. Turner, (2011) "Hydraulic Testing and Data Report for Channel Flex – PBD Series Class 475." Report submitted to Erosion Prevention Products, Houston, TX, July, 38 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and M.D. Turner (2011). "Hydraulic Testing and Data Report for Ultralok 4030" Draft report submitted to Submar, Inc., January

Sclafani, P., C.I. Thornton, A.L. Cox, and S.R .Abt, (2011). "Methodology for Predicting Maximum Velocity and Shear Stress in a Sinuous Channel with Bendway Weirs using 1-D HEC-RAS Modeling Results." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, July, 366 pp.

Ursic, M.E., C.I. Thornton, A.L. Cox, and S.R. Abt, (2011). "Quantification of Shear Stress in a Meandering Native Topographic Channel using a Physical Hydraulic Model." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, July, 154 pp.

Cox, A.L., J.L. Woidt, and C.I. Thornton, (2011). "M&T Pump Station Intake Second Physical Model Report." Report submitted to Tetra Tech, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, April, 254 pp.

Turner, M.D., A.L. Cox, and C.I Thornton, (2011). "Hydraulic Testing Report for SD-475 OCT Articulating Concrete Block." Report submitted to Shoretec, L.L.C. in care of Premier Concrete Products, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA, June, 97 pp.

Pluemer, T.M., A.L. Cox, C. I. Thornton., and M.D. Turner, (2011). "Hydraulic Jump Testing Report for SD-475 OCT Articulating Concrete Block." Report submitted to Shoretec, L.L.C. in care of Premier Concrete Products, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA, June, 43 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, M.E. Ursic., and N.A.Youngblood, (2011). "Data Report for Completed Bendway Weir Configurations within the Native Topography Model." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, July, 81 pp.

2010

Thornton, C.I., B.N. Scholl, and M.D. Turner, (2010). "Hydraulic Performance Testing and Data Report for Soil Cement." Draft report submitted to RJH Consultants, Inc., Englewood, CO, December, 104 pp.

Thornton, C.I., B.N. Scholl, and S.R. Abt, (2010). "Wave Overtopping Simulator Testing of Proposed Levee Erosion Protection Methods." Draft report submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, New Orleans, LA, December, 68 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and T.M. Pluemer, (2010). "Hydraulic Testing and Analysis Report for Western Excelsior Corporation PP5 – Xtreme with Kentucky Bluegrass 2010 Hydraulic Testing." Report submitted to Western Excelsior Corporation, Evansville, IN, November, 49 pp.

Thornton, C.I., B.N. Scholl, and M.D. Turner, (2010). "Unvegetated Invert Testing of Two Rolled Erosion Control Products." Draft report submitted to Propex Inc., Chattanooga, TN, October, 28 pp.

Scurlock, S.M., A.L. Cox, D.C. Baird, and C.I. Thornton, (2010). "Bendway Weir Analysis: Outer Bank Maximum Velocity Ratio for Type I and Type III Channel Bends." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, October, 18 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and B.K. Sollenberger, (2010). "Performance Testing of S32BD in Unvegetated Conditions." Report submitted to Erosion Control Blanket, Inc., Riverton, Manitoba, Canada, September, 71 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and B.K. Sollenberger, (2010). "Hydraulic Testing Report for Shoreloc® Articulating Concrete Block." Report submitted to Shoretec, L.L.C. in care of Premier Concrete Products, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA, July, 66 pp.

Comport, B.C., A. L .Cox, and C.I. Thornton, (2010). "Performance Assessment of Grate Inlets for Highway Median Drainage." Report submitted to the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Denver, CO, July, 65 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and M.D. Turner, (2010). "Performance Testing of P32 in Unvegetated Conditions." Report submitted to Erosion Control Blanket, Inc., Riverton, Manitoba, Canada, June, 86 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, and M.D. Turner, (2010). "Hydraulic Testing Report for Maccaferri Gabion Mattress." Draft report submitted to Maccaferri, Inc., Williamsport, MD, April, 25 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and M.D. Turner, (2010). "Performance Testing of P42 in Unvegetated Conditions." Report submitted to Erosion Control Blanket, Inc., Riverton, Manitoba, Canada, January, 91 pp.

2009

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, B.N. Scholl, and B.J. Meunier, (2009). "Hydraulic Testing and Analysis Report 2009 for Erosion Control Blanket, P-32 with Heritage Blend." Report submitted to Erosion Control Blanket, Inc., Riverton, Manitoba, Canada, December, 54 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, B.N. Scholl, and B.J. Meunier, (2009). "Hydraulic Testing and Analysis Report 2009 for Erosion Control Blanket, P-42 with Heritage Blend." Report submitted to Erosion Control Blanket, Riverton, Manitoba, Canada, December, 66 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L.Cox, B.N. Scholl, and B.J. Meunier, (2009). "Hydraulic Testing and Analysis Report 2009 for Western Excelsior Corporation, PP5 – Xtreme with Kentucky Bluegrass." Report submitted to Western Excelsior Corporation, Evansville, IN, December, 23 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, B.N.Scholl, and B.J. Meunier, (2009). "Hydraulic Testing for M4540T Articulating Concrete Block." Report submitted to Submar, Inc., Houma, LA, December, 66 pp.

Comport, B.C., C.I. Thornton, and A.L. Cox, (2009). "Hydraulic Efficiency of Grate and Curb Inlets for Urban Storm Drainage." Report submitted to the Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, Denver, CO, December, 134 pp.

Thornton, C.I., and M.D. Turner, (2009). "Hydraulic Testing Report for Twelve-inch Triton Marine Mattresses." Report submitted to Tensar International Corporation, Atlanta, GA, November, 51 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, and M.D. Turner, (2009). "GreenArmor® 7020 with Bermuda Grass Hydraulic Testing and Data Report." Report submitted to Profile Products, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL, November, 27 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, and M.D. Turner, (2009). "Hydraulic Testing and Data Report 2009 for Profile Products, LLC, GreenArmor® 7020 with Kentucky Bluegrass." Report submitted to Profile Products, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL, October, 33 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, and M.D. Turner, (2009). "Hydraulic Testing and Data Report for Channel Lock II Erosion Prevention Products." Report submitted to Erosion Prevention Products, Houston, TX, July, 41 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, M.E. Ursic, and N.A. Youngblood, (2009). "Data Report for Completed Bendway Weir Configurations within the Native Topography Model." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, July, 81 pp.

Thornton, C.I., and M.D. Turner, (2009). "Hydraulic Testing Report for Maccaferri Gabion Mattress." Report submitted to Maccaferri, Inc., Williamsport, MD, June, 20 pp.

Renholds, J.F., and C.I. Thornton, (2009). "Performance Testing of Geoweb® with Aggregate Fill." Report submitted to Presto Products Geosystems®, Inc., Appleton, WI, April, 84 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, and M.D. Turner, (2009). "Hydraulic Testing and Data Report 2009 for Propex International, Pyramat with Kentucky Bluegrass." Report submitted to Propex International, Chattanooga, TN, March, 27 pp.

Scholl, B.N., C.I. Thornton, and A.L. Cox, (2009). "Hydraulic Performance of Sediment Retention Fiber Rolls." Report submitted to the Erosion Control Technology Council, St. Paul, MN, March, 46 pp.

Scholl, B.N., C.I. Thornton, and A.L. Cox, (2009). "Hydraulic Performance of Sediment Retention Fiber Rolls." Report submitted to Kristar Enterprises, Inc., Santa Rosa, CA, March, 20 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, and M.D. Turner, (2009). "Hydraulic Testing and Data Report for Six-inch Triton Filter Mattress." Report submitted to Tensar International Corporation, Atlanta, GA, February, 69 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, and M.D. Turner, (2009). "Hydraulic Testing and Data Report for Geoweb® 30V with Concrete." Report submitted to Presto Products Company, Appleton, WI, January, 82 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, and M.D. Turner, (2009). "Geoweb® Cellular Confinement System (all products, 20V, 30V, 40V, and Concrete), Presto Products Geosystems®, Performance Testing." A total of five at-a-glance Research Summary Product Cards submitted to Presto Products Company, Appleton, WI, January, 2 pp. each.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, and M.D. Turner, (2009). "Hydraulic Testing and Data Report International Coastal Revetment Products, Coastal Control Block Open Cell, CCB-OC-06." Report submitted to International Coastal Revetment Products, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA, January, 39 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and J. Beeby, (2009). "Roughness Coefficient Testing for Large-diameter High-density Polyethylene Pipe." Report submitted to Advanced Drainage Systems, Cincinnati, OH, January, 26 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and J. Beeby, (2009). "Inlet Control Entrance Loss-coefficient Testing for Large-diameter High-density Polyethylene Pipe." Report submitted to Advanced Drainage Systems, Cincinnati, OH, January, 62 pp.

Walker, K.G., C.I. Thornton, S. R. Abt, and A.L. Cox, (2009). "Comparison of a Generalized Trapezoidal Hydraulic Model to a Native Topography Patterned Bed Surface Model of the Rio Grande." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, January, 156 pp.

2008

Pierce, M.W., C. I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (2008). "Predicting Peak Outflow from Breached Embankment Dams." Report submitted to the National Dam Safety Review Board Steering Committee on Dam Breach Equations, Washington, DC, November, 44 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and M.D. Turner, (2008). "Performance Testing of P42 in Unvegetated Conditions." Report submitted to ErosionControlBlanket.com, Inc., St. Andrews, Manitoba, Canada, September, 74 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and M.D. Turner, (2008). "Norris Screen and Manufacturing, Inc. Coanda Intake Design Project Report 2008." Report submitted to Norris Screen and Manufacturing, Inc., Tazewell, VA, September, 48 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and S.M. Scurlock, (2008). "M&T Pump Station Intake Physical Model Report." Report submitted to Mussetter Engineering, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, August, 461 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A. L. Cox, and Z.K. Sigmond, (2008). "Roughness Testing of Coastal Control Block Open Cell." Report submitted to International Coastal Revetment Products, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA, August, 31 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, and M.D. Turner, (2008). "GreenArmor® System Unvegetated Performance Testing for Profile Products, LLC." Report submitted to Profile Products, LLC, Buffalo Grove, IL, May, 116 pp.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, and J.F. Renholds, (2008). "Sutherland Reservoir Physical Modeling Summary Report." Report submitted to Nebraska Public Power District, Norfolk, NE, March, 86 pp.

Turner, M.D., A.L. Cox, and C.I. Thornton, (2008). "Las Vegas Wash Sloped Rock-weir Study Project Report 2008." Report submitted to Southern Nevada Water Authority, Las Vegas, NV, January, 153 pp.

2007

Turner, M.D., A.L. Cox, and C.I. Thornton, (2007). "ScourStop Transition Mat® Report 2007 Performance Testing for Erosion Tech LLC." Report submitted to Erosion Tech LLC, Des Moines, IA, December, 128 pp.

Clopper, C.E., A.L. Cox, C.I. Thornton, (2007). "Hydraulic Testing and Data Report 2007 for Western Excelsior Corporation. PP5-10." Report submitted to Western Excelsior Corporation, Mancos, CO., November.

Clopper, C.E., A.L. Cox, C. I. Thornton, (2007). "Hydraulic Testing and Data Report 2007 for Submar, Inc. UltraFlex M4540." Report submitted to Submar Inc., Houma, LA, October.

Thornton, C.I., T.R. Rounsaville, and A.L. Cox, (2007). "Substrate Enhancement Pilot Project for Improving White Sturgeon Spawning in the Kootenai River: Phase 3 Physical Modeling Data Report." Report submitted to Mussetter Engineering, Inc. and Seattle District Corps of Engineers, July.

Clopper, C.E., and C.I. Thornton (2007). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report 2006 Testing for Submar, Inc." Report submitted to Submar, Inc., Houma, LA, June.

Clopper, C.E., A.L. Cox, C.I. Thornton, (2007). "Hydraulic Testing and Data Report 2006 for Submar, Inc. UltraFlex XL4540." Report submitted to Submar Inc., Houma, LA, March.

Thornton, C.I. (2007). "Silver Lake Fuse Plug Spillway Design: Suitability of Vegetation for Spillway Lining." Report submitted to MWH Americas, Chicago, IL, March, 93 pp.

2006

Kimbrel, S.W., M.D. Robeson, and C.I. Thornton, (2006). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report 2006 Testing for Premier Concrete Products, Inc." Report submitted to Premier Concrete Products, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA., December.

Clopper, C.E., M.D. Robeson and C.I. Thornton, (2006). "Vegetated Geoweb® with C-TRM 2006 Performance Testing for Alcoa Geosystems." Report submitted to Alcoa Geosystems, Appleton, WI, November.

Thornton, C.I., M.D. Robeson, S.W. Kimbrel, and M. Stockton, (2006). "Effects of Debris on Bridge-pier Scour, Task Order No. 4 Data Report." Report submitted to Ayres Associates, Fort Collins, CO, in conjunction with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Washington, DC, November.

Mercure, J.J., M.D. Robeson, and C.I. Thornton, (2006). "Alphabet Weir Physical Modeling." Report submitted to U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, CO, November, 68 pp.

Clopper, C.E., M.D. Robeson, and C.I. Thornton, (2006). "BD Series Articulated Concrete Block Thickness Summary 2006 for Premier Concrete Products, Inc." Report submitted to Premier Concrete Products, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA., October.

Varyu, D.R., C.I. Thornton, and M.D. Robeson, (2006). "Hydraulic Jump Data Report 2006 Testing for Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, Inc. – 50 T®." Report submitted to Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, Inc., Bowling Green, KY., September.

Clopper, C.E., M.D. Robeson., and C.I. Thornton, (2006). "Hydraulic Jump Data Report 2006 Testing for Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, Inc. – Armorwedge®." Report submitted to Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, Inc., Bowling Green, KY., September.

Thornton, C.I., M.D. Robeson., S.W. Kimbrel, and M. Stockton, (2006). "Effects of Debris on Bridge-pier Scour, Task Order No. 3 Data Report." Report submitted to Ayres Associates, Fort Collins, CO, in conjunction with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Washington, DC, August, 139 pp.

Thornton, C.I., A.L. Cox, and P. Sclafani, (2006). "Substrate Enhancement Pilot Project for Improving White Sturgeon Spawning in the Kootenai River: Phase 2 Physical Modeling Data Report." Report submitted to Mussetter Engineering, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, and Seattle District Corps of Engineers, Seattle, WA, August.

Thornton, C.I., M.D. Robeson., S.W. Kimbrel, and M. Stockton, (2006). "Effects of Debris on Bridge-pier Scour, Task Order No. 2 Data Report." Report submitted to Ayres Associates, Fort Collins, CO, in conjunction with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Washington, DC., July.

Swift, B.P., M.D. Robeson, and C.I. Thornton, (2006). "Bureau of Reclamation Physical Hydraulic Model Study to Support Redesign of the American River Inlet System." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Sacramento, CA, July.

Thornton, C.I., M.D. Robeson, and C.E. Clopper, (2006). "Armorwedge™ Data Report 2006 Testing for Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, Inc. – Synthetic Drainage Layer." Report submitted to Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, Inc., Bowling Green, KY., July.

Clopper, C.E., D.R. Varyu, M.D.Robeson, and C.I. Thornton, (2006). "Design of ScourStop Transition Mat™ Systems for Culvert Outlets Under Low Tailwater Conditions." Report submitted to Erosion Tech, Inc., Arkeny, IA, June.

Thornton, C.I., M.D.Robeson, and D.R. Varyu, (2006). "Armorwedge™ Data Report 2006 Testing for Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, Inc. – Rock Drainage Layer." Report submitted to Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, Inc., Bowling Green, KY, April.

Robeson, M.D., S.W. Kimbrel, and C.I. Thornton, (2006). "Performance Testing of C32 in Unvegetated Conditions." Report submitted to ErosionControlBlanket.com, St. Andrews, Manitoba, Canada, March.

Thornton, C.I., M.D. Robeson, and D.R. Varyu, (2006). "Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Piers from Scour, Phase II, Task 7 Data Report, Volume I: Technical Report." Report submitted to Ayres Associates, Fort Collins, CO, in conjunction with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Washington, DC, February.

Thornton, C.I., M.D. Robeson, and D.R. Varyu, (2006). "Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Piers from Scour, Phase II, Task 7 Data Report, Volume II: Data." Report submitted to Ayres Associates, Fort Collins, CO, in conjunction with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Washington, DC, February.

Clopper, C.E., M.D. Robeson, and C.I. Thornton, (2006). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report 2005-2006 Testing for Premier Concrete Products, Inc." Report submitted to Premier Concrete Products, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA., February.

Clopper, C.E., M.D. Robeson, and C.I. Thornton, (2006). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report 2005 Testing for Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos." Report submitted to Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos, January.

Thornton, C.I., M.D. Robeson, B.P. Swift, and D.R. Varyu, (2006). "Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Piers from Scour, Phase II Continuation, Near Prototype Partially-grouted Riprap." Report submitted to Ayres Associates, Fort Collins, CO, in conjunction with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Washington, DC, January.

2005

Thornton, C.I., M.D. Robeson, and D.R. Varyu, (2005). "Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Piers from Scour, Phase II Continuation, Skewed Piers Data Report." Report submitted to Ayres Associates, Fort Collins, CO, in conjunction with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Washington, DC, December.

Robeson, M.D., B.P. Swift, V.E. Hudson, and C.I. Thornton, (2005). "Flume Testing of PYRAMAT® with X3 Fiber Technology after Two Growing Seasons." Report submitted to SI Geosolutions, Chattanooga, TN., December.

Robeson, M.D., B.P. Swift, V.E. Hudson, and C.I. Thornton, (2005). "Flume Testing of LANDLOK 300 After One Growing Seasons." Report submitted to SI Geosolutions, Chattanooga, TN. December.

Robeson, M.D., V.E. Hudson, B.P. Swift, and C.I. Thornton, (2005). "Performance Testing of LANDLOK 300 Under Unvegetated Conditions." Report submitted to SI Geosolutions, Chattanooga, TN., December.

Schmidt, P.G., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, M.D. Robeson, and C.C. Watson, (2005). "Effects of Bendway Weir Field Geometric Characteristics on Channel Flow Conditions, Volume I: Technical Report." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, December, 181 p.

Schmidt, P.G., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, M.D. Robeson, and C.C. Watson, (2005). "Effects of Bendway Weir Field Geometric Characteristics on Channel Flow Conditions, Volume II: Data (Appendices A-D)." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, December, 189 p.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, and C.C. Watson, (2005). "A Study of In-stream Rehabilitation Structures in Sand-bed Channels, Volume I: Technical Report." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, December, 292 p.

Cox, A.L., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, and C.C. Watson, (2005). "A Study of In-stream Rehabilitation Structures in Sand-bed Channels, Volume II: Data (Appendices A-D)." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, December, 168 p.

Thornton, C.I., D.R. Varyu, and M.D. Robeson, (2005). "Substrate Enhancement Pilot Project for Improving White Sturgeon Spawning in the Kootenai River: Physical Modeling Data Report." Report submitted to Mussetter Engineering, Inc., Fort Collins, CO, and Seattle District Corps of Engineers, Seattle, WA, December, 60 p.

Kasper, K.E., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, M.D. Robeson, and C.C. Watson, (2005). "Accuracy of HEC-RAS to Calculate Flow Depths and Total Energy Loss With and Without Bendway Weirs in a Meander Bend." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, December, 152 p.

Robeson, M.D., C.I. Thornton., and A.R. Darrow, (2005). "Performance Testing of Geoweb® Coupled with Turf Reinforcement Matting: Unvegetated." Report submitted to Alcoa Geosystems, Appleton, WI, November.

Lipscomb, C.M., V.E. Hudson, and C.I. Thornton, (2005). "National Cooperative Highway Research Program Project 20-07 (162) Report." Report submitted to the Transportation Research Board, National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Washington, DC, October, 172 p.

Hudson, V.E., M.D.Robeson, and C.I. Thornton, (2005). "BOR Gradient Restoration Facility Literature Review." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM., October.

Thornton, C.I., M.D. Robeson, and D.R. Varyu, (2005). "Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Piers from Scour, Phase II Continuation, Grout-filled Mattresses Data Report." Report submitted to Ayres Associates, Fort Collins, CO, in conjunction with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Washington, DC, August.

Thornton, C.I., M.D. Robeson, and D.R. Varyu, (2005). "Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Piers from Scour, Phase II Continuation, Gabion Mattresses Data Report." Report submitted to Ayres Associates, Fort Collins, CO, in conjunction with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Washington, DC, July.

Clopper, C.E., M.D.Robeson, and C.I. Thornton, (2005). "Scourstop Transition Mat Data Report 2005 Testing." Report submitted to Carpenter Erosion Control, Akeny, IA., June.

Thornton, C.I., M.D. Robeson., and D.R. Varyu, (2005). "Countermeasures to Protect Bridge Piers from Scour, Phase II Continuation, Mounded Riprap Data Report." Report submitted to Ayres Associates, Fort Collins, CO, in conjunction with the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, Washington, DC., June.

Robeson, M.D., C.I. Thornton, and C.E. Clopper, (2005). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report 2005 Testing for Montgomery Associates: Resource Solutions, LLC." Report submitted to Montgomery Associates: Resource Solutions, LLC, Madison, WI, May.

Kinzli, K.-D., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, and C.C. Watson, (2005). "Effects of Bendway Weir Characteristics on Resulting Eddy and Channel Flow Conditions, Volume I: Technical Report." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, April.

Kinzli, K.-D., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, and C.C. Watson, (2005). "Effects of Bendway Weir Characteristics on Resulting Eddy and Channel Flow Conditions, Volume II: Weir Raw Data." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, April.

Lipscomb, C.M., A. Darrow, and C. I. Thornton, (2005). "Removal Efficiency Testing of Streamside Systems’ Bedload Monitoring Collector." Report submitted to Streamside Systems, Findlay, OH, March.

Robeson, M.D., C.I. Thornton, C.E. Clopper, D.R. Varyu,, V. Barchers., and I. Maycumber, (2005). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report 2004 Testing for Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, Inc." Report submitted to Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, Inc., Bowling Green, KY, January.

Robeson, M.D., C.I. Thornton, C.E. Clopper, D.R. Varyu., V. Barchers., and I. Maycumber, (2005). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report 2004 Testing for International Erosion Control Systems, Inc." Report submitted to International Erosion Control Systems, Inc., West Lorne, Ontario, Canada, January.

Robeson, M.D., C.I. Thornton, C.E. Clopper, D.R. Varyu., V. Barchers, and I. Maycumber, (2005). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report 2004 Testing for Submar, Inc." Report submitted to Submar, Inc., Houma, LA., January.

Lipscomb, C.M., C.I. Thornton, and T. Moody, (2005). "Performance Evaluation of Storm Water Quality Unit, Module 2 Hydraulic Performance and Removal Efficiency Testing." Report submitted to Hancor, Inc., Bakersfield, CA, January.

2004

Robeson, M.D., C.I. Thornton, C.E. Clopper, D.R. Varyu, V. Barchers, and I. Maycumber, (2004). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report 2004 Testing." Report submitted to Soil Retention Systems, Inc., Carlsbad, CA, December.

Robeson, M.D., and C.I. Thornton, (2004). "Roughness Quantification for Soil Retention Systems, Inc. – Articulated Concrete Blocks." Report submitted to Soil Retention Systems, Inc., Carlsbad, CA, December.

Thornton, C.I., B.P. Swift, and M.D. Robeson, (2004). "Placer County Water Agency Physical Hydraulic Modeling – Phase 2: American River Model." Report submitted to McLaughlin Water Engineers, Ltd., Denver, CO., November.

Thornton, C.I., B.P. Swift, and M.D.Robeson, (2004). "Placer County Water Agency Physical Hydraulic Modeling – Phase 1: Chute Screens." Report submitted to McLaughlin Water Engineers, Ltd., Denver, CO., November.

Lipscomb, C.M., C.I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (2004). "Flume Testing of PYRAMAT® with X3 Fiber Technology Under Fully and Partially Vegetated Conditions After a Single Growing Season." Report submitted to SI Geosolutions, Chattanooga, TN, October.

Robeson, M.D., C.I. Thornton, and B.P. Swift, (2004). "In-situ Calibration of an 18-inch Parshall Flume Along the Smith-Goss Irrigation Ditch." Report submitted to Love & Associates, Inc., Boulder, CO., September.

Lipscomb, C.M., A. Darrow, and C.I. Thornton, (2004). "Comparative Evaluation of North American Green’s BunkerGuardTM System." Report submitted to North American Green, Evansville, IN., August.

Lipscomb, C.M., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, and M.J. Geenen, (2004). "Performance Testing of PYRAMAT® X3 Turf Reinforcement Matting." Report submitted to SI Geosolutions, Chattanooga, TN., June.

Lipscomb, C.M., C.I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (2004). "Hydraulic Analysis of Articulated Concrete Block Systems – ShoreBlockTM BD Series, ShoreLocTM, and ShoreBlockTM SD Series." Report submitted to Premier Concrete, Baton Rouge, LA., May.

Darrow, J.D., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, C.M. Lipscomb, C.C. Watson, and M.D. Robeson, (2004). "Effects of Bendway Weir Characteristics on Resulting Flow Conditions, Volume I: Technical Report." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, April.

Darrow, J.D., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, C.M. Lipscomb, C.C. Watson, and M.D. Robeson, (2004). "Effects of Bendway Weir Characteristics on Resulting Flow Conditions, Volume II: Appendices." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, April.

Girard, L.G., M.D. Robeson, C.I. Thornton,, and S.R. Abt (2004). "Reese Creek Flume Calibration Study – Phase 3: Parshall Flume Testing." Report submitted to National Park Service, Water Resources Division, Fort Collins, CO, February.

Girard, L.G., B.A. Smith, M.D. Robeson, and C.I. Thornton, (2004). "Culvert Pipe Liner Guide and Specifications." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Denver, CO., January.

Thornton, C.I., C.M. Lipscomb, M.D. Robeson, and S.R. Abt, (2004). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report 2003 Testing for ShoreBlockTM BD Series." Report submitted to Shoretec, L.L.C., Baton Rouge, LA., January.

Thornton, C.I., C.M. Lipscomb, M.D. Robeson, and S.R. Abt, (2004). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report 2003 Testing for ShoreLoc." Report submitted to Shoretec, L.L.C., Baton Rouge, LA., January.

2003

Lipscomb, C. M., C.I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (2003) "Vegetated Testing of Synthetic Industries Geosolutions’ Pyramat and Landlok 450." Report submitted to Synthetic Industries, Chattanooga, TN., October.

Bitner, C.J., C.I. Thornton, and M.D. Robeson, (2003). "Selection and Design of Porous Low Drop Grade Control Structures Constructed with A-Jacks Armor Units." Report submitted to Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, April.

Lipscomb, C.M., and C.I. Thornton, (2003). "Vegetated Testing of North American Green’s P550 and SC250." Project report submitted to North American Green, Evansville, IN., November.

Lipscomb, C.M., C.I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (2003). "Vegetated Testing of Synthetic Industries Geosolutions’ Pyramat and Landlok 450." Project report submitted to Synthetic Industries, Chattanooga, TN., October.

Lipscomb, C.M., A.J. Lee, and C.I. Thornton, (2003). "Bridge of Lions Pier Scour Study." Project report submitted to OEA, Inc., Gainesville, FL, July.

Lipscomb, C.M., and C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, and A.J. Lee, (2003). "Tacoma Narrows Pier Scour Study." Project report submitted to the Civil and Coastal Engineering Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, January.

2002

Watson, C. C., C.I. Thornton, C.L. Holmquist-Johnson, and M.D.Robeson, (2002). "Development of Design Criteria for Sitting and Spacing of Grade Control Structures." Report submitted to the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, December, 134 p.

Thornton, C.I., M.D. Robeson, C.J. Bitner, and C.M. Lipscomb, (2002). "A-Jacks Low Drop Grade Control Structure Design Project Report." Report submitted to Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, November.

Thornton, C.I., C.M. Lipscomb, C.J. Bittner, and M.D. Robeson, (2002). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report." Report submitted to Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, November.

Smith, B.A., M.D. Robeson, C.I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (2002). "Reese Creek Flume Calibration Study B Phase 2: Parshall Flume Testing." Report submitted to the National Park Service, Fort Collins, CO, November.

Darrow, J.D., C.M. Lipscomb, and C.I. Thornton, (2002). "Bureau of Reclamation Physical Model Progress Report." Report submitted to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, November, 27 p.

Smith, B.A., M.D. Robeson, and C.I. Thornton, (2002). "Development of Guidelines and Specifications for Using Culvert Pipe Liners: Literature Review Report." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, October, 82 p.

Lipscomb, C.M., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, M.D. Robeson, and C.J. Bitner, (2002). "Vegetated Testing of Synthetic Industries Geosolutions Pyramat." Report submitted to Synthetic Industries Geosolutions, October.

Heintz, M.L., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, C.M. Lipscomb, C.C. Watson, J.D. Darrow, and M.D. Robeson, (2002). "Investigation of Bendway Weir Spacing, Volume II: Data." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, July.

Heintz, M.L., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, C.M. Lipscomb, C.C. Watson, J.D. Darrow, and M.D. Robeson, (2002). "Investigation of Bendway Weir Spacing, Volume I: Technical Report." Report submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Albuquerque, NM, July.

Smith, B.A., M.D. Robeson, C.I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (2002). "Reese Creek Flume Calibration Study B Phase 1: Literature Review." Report submitted to the National Park Service, Fort Collins, CO, January.

Robeson, M.D., C.I. Thornton, and C.M. Lipscomb, (2002). "Articulated Concrete Block Data Report." Report submitted to Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, January.

2001

Robeson, M.D., C.M. Lipscomb, C.J. Bitner,, and C.I. Thornton, (2001). "A-Jacks Low Drop Grade Control Structure Design: Progress Report." Report submitted to Armortec Erosion Control Solutions, November.

Lipscomb, C.M., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, M.D. Robeson, and C.J. Bitner, (2001). "Vegetated Testing of Synthetic Industries Geosolutions’ Pyramat." Report submitted to Synthetic Industries Geosolutions, November.

Watson, C.C., C.I. Thornton, K. Carlson, B.P. Bledsoe, and M.D. Robeson, (2001). "Demonstration Erosion Control Monitoring Sites - 2001 Evaluation." Report submitted to the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS, November.

Robeson, M.D., M. Eom, C.C. Watson, and C.I. Thornton, (2001). "Analysis of Lower Mississippi River Dike Field Performance - Phase II." Report submitted to the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS, October.

Lipscomb, C.M., M.D. Robeson, and C.I. Thornton, (2001). "Performance Testing of Unvegetated P-550 and Unvegetated Pyramat." Report submitted to North American Green, October.

Robeson, M.D., M. Eom, C.C. Watson, and C.I. Thornton, (2001). "Analysis of Lower Mississippi River Dike Field Performance – Phase I." Report submitted to the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS, May.

Lipscomb, C.M., C.I. Thornton, B.A. Smith, and M.D. Robeson, (2001). "Turf Reinforced Mattress - Performance Testing Phase I, II, and III Data Report." Report submitted to North American Green, May.

Robeson, M.D., C.I. Thornton, and C.M. Lipscomb, (2001). "Examination of Stabilator Erosion Control System – Phase Two." Report submitted to Water's Edge Technology, January.

Thornton, C.I., C.C. Watson, and S.R. Abt, (2001). "Demonstration Erosion Control Monitoring Sites 2000, Grade Control Structure Field Evaluation." Report submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS, March.

2000

Thornton, C.I., C.M. Lipscomb, S.R. Abt, M.D. Robeson, and C. Bitner, (2000). "Hydraulic Performance of Synthetic Industries Geosolutions 1050 TRM." Report submitted to Synthetic Industries Geosolutions, August.

Lipscomb, C.M., C.I. Thornton, S.R. Abt, B.A. Smith, and M.D. Robeson, (2000). "Performance Testing of Pyramat and Geofibers, Data Report." Report submitted to Synthetic Industries Geosolutions, August.

Lipscomb, C.M., C.I. Thornton, J. Darrow, A. Flores, and S. Haynes, (2000). "Survey and Field Site Investigation of East Plum Creek." Report submitted to Tuttle Applegate, Inc., July.

Lipscomb, C.M., C.I. Thornton, and B.A. Smith, (2000). "Performance of Excelsior Logs as an Open Channel Filtration Device." Report submitted to Buckley Powder, Inc., June.

Thornton, C.I., C.M. Lipscomb, M.D. Robeson, B.A. Smith, B. and J. Darrow, (2000). "Investigation of Pier and Abutment Scour Mitigation Using Recycled Tires, Phase 2." Report submitted to Continuum Dynamics Inc., January.

Thornton, C.I., C.M. Lipscomb, M.D. Robeson, and B.A. Smith, (2000). "Investigation of Pier Scour Mitigation Using Recycled Tires, Phase 3." Report submitted to Continuum Dynamics Inc., May.

Thornton, C.I., and C.M. Lipscomb, (2000). "Field Assessment of Pyramat Installations." Report submitted to Synthetic Industries, Inc., Chattanooga, TN, June.

1999

Leech, J.R., S.R. Abt, C.I. Thornton, and C.M. Lipscomb, (1999). "Development of a Circular Shaped, Articulated Concrete Block and Uniform Testing Procedures for Articulated Concrete Blocks." Report submitted to the U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS., January.

Holmquist-Johnson, C.L., C.I. Thornton, C.C. Watson, and S.R. Abt, (1999). "Laboratory Testing of A-Jacks Units for Inland Applications - Hydraulic Property Documentation." Report submitted to Armortec Concrete Erosion Control Systems, February.

Thornton, C.I. C.C. Watson, S.R. Abt, C.M. Lipscomb, C.L. Holmquist-Johnson, and C.M. Ullmann, (1999). "Laboratory Testing of A-Jacks Units for Inland Applications - Full Scale Testing." Report submitted to Armortec Concrete Erosion Control Systems, February.

Thornton, C.I., C.C. Watson, S.R. Abt, and P.B. Kozinski, (1999). "Laboratory Testing of A-Jacks Units for Inland Applications - Field Assessment of A-Jacks Installations." Report submitted to Armortec Concrete Erosion Control Systems, February.

Thornton, C.I., C.C. Watson, S.R. Abt, C.M. Lipscomb, and C.M. Ullmann, (1999). "Laboratory Testing of A-Jacks Units for Inland Applications - Pier Scour Protection Testing." Report submitted to Armortec Concrete Erosion Control Systems, February.

Thornton, C.I., S.R. Abt, and M. Robeson, (1999). "Gradient Facility Physical Model Report." Report submitted to Ayres Associates, January.

1998

Thornton, C.I., C.M. Lipscomb, C.M. Ullmann, and S.R. Abt, (1998). "Investigation of Pressure Flow Scour Phase 2: Abutments, Data Report." Report submitted to the Federal Highway Administration, Region 8, Denver, CO., September.

1996

Thornton, C.I., C.C. Watson, S.R. Abt, J.H. Batka., and C.M. Lipscomb, (1996). "Investigation of Pressure Flow Scour-Data Report." Report submitted to the Federal Highway Administration, Region 8, Denver, CO., December.

Thornton, C.I., and S.R. Abt, (1996). "Evaluation of the Shear, Pepperling Good, and Pepperling Fair Rock Samples for the Lakeview, Oregon UMTRA Site." Report submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC, July.

Abt, S.R., S.C. Trabant, and C.I. Thornton, (1996). "Riprap Sizing at the Toe of Steep Slopes." Report submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC., January.

Watson, C.C., D. Gessler, S.R. Abt, C.I. Thornton, and P.B. Kozinski, (1996). "Demonstration Erosion Control Monitoring Sites 1995 Evaluation." Report submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS., January.

1995

Trabant, S.C., C.I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (1995). "Feasibility Study for a Proportional Flow Diversion Structure." Report submitted to the USDA, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Station, Fort Collins, CO, pp. 167, November.

Thornton, C.I., and S.R. Abt, (1995). "Gully Prediction Program Users Manual." Report submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC., October.

Abt, S.R., C.I. Thornton, S.A. Hogan, C.J. Pauley, and C.C. Watson, (1995). "Methodologies for Design of Soil Covers: Gully Intrusion Into Reclaimed Slopes." Report submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC, Contract No. NRC-01-91-0007, August.

Trabant, S. C., C.I. Thornton, and S.R. Abt, (1995). "Proportional Flow Splitting Device Design Program." Report submitted to the U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Station, Fort Collins, CO, pp. 16, May.

1994

Abt, S.R., C.I. Thornton., S.A. Hogan, and G.V. Wilkerson, (1994). "Methodologies for Design of Soil Covers, Interim Report III: Rock Durability Assessment." Report submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington DC, Contract No. NRC-02-91-0007, December.

Watson, C.C., S.R. Abt, and C.I. Thornton, (1994). "Recommendations for Bioengineering Stabilization of Five Sites on Harland Creek, Mississippi." Report submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS, pp. 39, November.

Thornton, C.I., S.R. Abt, and J.H. Batka, (1994). "Deposition and Entrapment of Sediments in Submerged Stream Vegetation." Report submitted to the USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station, Boise, ID, Contract No. INT-91584-RSVA, pp. 154, October.

Abt, S.R., D. Gessler, and C.I. Thornton, (1994). "Auger Creek, White King Mine, Summary: HEC-1 and HEC-2 Analysis." Report submitted to the U.S. Forest Service, Lakeview Ranger District, Lakeview, OR., July.

Thornton, C.I., S.R. Abt, and J.H. Batka, (1994). "Sediment Deposition and Retention in Streambed Vegetation." Report submitted to the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Station, Fort Collins, CO, February.

1993

Abt, S.R., S.A. Hogan, C.J. Pauley, C.I. Thornton, and J.P. Burgi, (1993). "Methodologies for Design of Soil Covers, Interim Report II: Gully Intrusion Into Reclaimed Slopes-Field Investigations." Report submitted to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Contract No. NRC-02910007, November.

1991

Abt, S.R., C.C. Watson, D.D. Johns, G.B. Hamilton, A.D. Garton, C.B. Florentin, and C.I. Thornton, (1991) "Riprap Sizing Criteria for ARS-type Drop Structures, Final Report." Report submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS, Research Contract No. DACW39-90-K-0027, pp. 105, September.